N6384D

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17272770

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA18CA024
Location
Old Bridge, NJ
Event ID
20171018X84308
Coordinates
40.331111, -74.344718
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17272770
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
N2893E LLC
Address
7125 CREST HILL DR
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
NV 89506-5633
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane "slid" to the left off the runway. He added that he attempted to correct, but the airplane impacted trees.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing.

The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA024